2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2006 Ford Falcon

To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Terracan and 2006 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 581 kg more than 2006 Ford Falcon.

Because 2006 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Terracan.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Hyundai Terracan 2006 Ford Falcon
Make Hyundai Ford
Model Terracan Falcon
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2902 cc 3984 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 161 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 346 Nm 357 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 97.1 mm 92.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98 mm 99.3 mm
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2162 kg 1581 kg
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2930 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 70 L


 

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